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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 2020-12-14 COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2020 CITY OF KITCHENER The Council of the City of Kitchener met electronically this date at 7:02 p.m. Chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic with all members present. 1. COMMENCEMENT The electronic meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor and Canada 2. MINUTES On motion by Councillor C. Michaud, the minutes of the regular meeting held November 23, 2020, and special meetings held November 23, 30 and December 7, 2020, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Councillor P. Singh declared a pecuniary interest with respect to the Downtown Cycling Grid listed as Item 6 on the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee report dated December 7, 2020, as members of his family owns property within vicinity of the proposed grid. Accordingly, Councillor Singh did not participate in any discussions or voting regarding these matters. Councillor S. Marsh declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Development Services Department report DSD-20-215, -owned land (Breithaupt Street) for an overhead enclosed privately owned walkway, dated December 7, 2020, which was a late add-on to the Committee of the Whole agenda this date, as she owns property within the vicinity. Accordingly, Councillor Marsh did not participate in any discussions or voting regarding these matters. Councillor C. Michaud declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Development Services Department report DSD-20-216, entitled Declaration of Surplus - 1470 Block Line Road, being Block 4 Plan 58M- 520 and part of Part 5 58R-12916listed as Item 7 on the Committee of the Whole agenda this date, due to her employment. Accordingly, Councillor C. Michaud did not participate in any discussions or voting regarding these matters. 4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE NIL 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.a. Immigration Partnership Pari Karem and Tara Bedard, Immigration Partnership, presented the Immigration Partnership update and 5-year strategy for building community through immigration in Waterloo Region. P. Karem provided an overview of the Partnership and requested Council support for the work of the Immigration Partnership, including three specific recommendations: e Community Action Plan 2020-; be informed advocates and leaders in welcoming, including and engaging immigrants; and, commit to partner with groups like the Immigration Partnership in the development of anti-racism strategies. 5.b. Certificate of Service Mayor B. Vrbanovic presented a Certificate of Service to Councillors S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, P. Singh acknowledging 10-years of services as a member of Council. Mayor B. Vrbanovic also presented a Certificate of Service to D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer, acknowledging 15-years of service to the City of Kitchener. 6. DELEGATIONS COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2020 - 148 - CITY OF KITCHENER 6.a. Official Plan Amendment Application OP20/003/F/JVW and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZC20/009/F/JVW for Max Becker Enterprises Council was in receipt of email correspondence from Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner and Paul Britton, MHBC Planning, dated December 11, 2020, which included a proposed amendment to draft plan approval conditions for the Subdivision 30T-09201 owned by Max Becker Enterprises. Vaughn Bender and Alex Vandersluis were in attendance in support of Zoning and Official Plan Amendments for Max Becker Enterprises listed as Item 2 under the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee report dated December 7, 2020. V. Bender acknowledged the proposed amendment submitted by email and expressed his appreciation for the proposed changes to the subdivision agreement, stating he was in support of the recommendation, as amended. Moved by Councillor P. Singh Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh Item 2 under the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee be adopted Carried, as amended. 6.b. Committee of the Whole Item 6 DSD-20-214 - Housing for All - City of Kitchener Housing Strategy Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department; Karen Cooper, Manager Strategic & Business Planning; Andrew Ramsaroop, Project Manager, Affordable Housing; and Karen Coviello, Co-Chair, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, presented Report DSD-20-214 Housing for All - City of Kitchener Housing Strategy. K. Cooper responded to questions from Council. Martin Asling, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and Waterloo Region Yes in My Backyard, addressed Council in support of the recommendations as outlined in Report DSD-20-214. M. Asling stated that, in his opinion, the City needs to act on the recommendations outlined in the Report, noting specifically the regulations related to lodging houses as being critical change the City needs to pursue. Regan Sunshine Brusse addressed Council in support of the recommendations outlined in Report DSD- 20-214. R. Brusse noted she is a member of the Affordability Sub-Committee, stating as a member of this Sub-Committee, it was her understanding the a tatement of Affordabilitywas intended to be attached as an appendix to the report. R. Brusse advised the recommendations of the Sub-committee should have been forwarded to Council for their consideration. In response to questions, R. Brusse suggested the report should be deferred so that staff can review and include a defined meaning of Councillor D. Chapman brought forward a motion, seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola, to defer the recommendations as outlined in Report DSD-20-214 to allow an opportunity to establish a clear was voted on and was LOST. Mayor B. Vrbanovic requested a recorded vote . Moved by Councillor P. Singh Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh That Housing for All, attached as Appendix A to Development Services Department report DSD-20- investments to address housing challenges in our community, from 2020 through 2025; That Housing for All be forwarded to the Region of Waterloo to guide understanding of That the Defining Affordability Sub-Committee work be referred to staff for consideration in developing affordability targets for non-market-based housing policies, including inclusionary zoning; and further, COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2020 - 149 - CITY OF KITCHENER That the Engagement Sub-Committee draft terms of reference for a lived experience working group to advise staff on implementation of the housing strategy be referred to staff to finalize. Carried unanimously on a recorded vote. 6.c. Development Services Department report DSD-20-203 Downtown Cycling Grid Council considered Development Services Department report DSD-20-203, dated November 27, 2020, listed as item 6 on the Community and Infrastructure Committee report dated December 7, 2020. Jorg Broschek and Andrew Grieve addressed Council in support of the proposed Downtown Cycling Grid as outlined in Report DSD-20-203. J. Broschek requested consideration be given to the implementation of additional traffic calming measures to improve safety for cyclists. Jean-Marie Finnerty and Shaua MacDonald addressed Council in opposition to the installation of the Downtown Cycling Grid proposed for Joseph Street, stating, as residents of Heins Avenue, they feel they were not engaged early enough in the process to be given meaningful opportunity to provide input on the proposed plan. J. Finnerty suggested a transportation study should be completed to gauge the impacts of the proposed changes on Joseph Street in order to fully understand the impacts on the adjacent side streets, more specifically Jubilee Drive. They noted they were not in opposition to the installation of a Cycling Grid; however, without proper consideration it may be a costly error if the cycling lanes do not function as intended. S. MacDonald stated if Joseph Street does proceed, she requested further consideration for traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures on Heins Avenue. Greg Piccini, Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee member, addressed Council in support of the recommendation outlined in Report DSD-20-203, stating the proposed 3-year timeline for construction should be maintained. Steve Burrows addressed Council and requested a study be completed that would include a map of the current cycling grid and cycling data. S. Burrows asked for a portion of the proposed budget to be allocated towards the completion of studies to fully understand what is being constructed and how it will impact a broader range of issues, including affordable housing. In response to questions, S. Burrows stated, in his opinion, there is an adequate number of cyclists already to justify the constriction of the Downtown Cycling Grid. Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider 6 under the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, be adopted Carried on a recorded vote in accordance with the declared pecuniary interest. In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors S. Marsh, D. Chapman, M. Johnston, B. Ioannidis, K. Galloway- Sealock, C. Michaud, D. Schinder and S. Davey. Contra: Councillors J. Gazzola Pecuniary Interest: Councillor P. Singh. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DECEMBER 7, 2020 Dan Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer, was in attendance and responded to questions from Council regarding Item 1 listed on the Finance and Corporate Services Committee. Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2020 - 150 - CITY OF KITCHENER the reports of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated December 7, 2020, be adopted. Carried. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES DECEMBER 7, 2020 Michael May, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, was in attendance and responded to questions from Council regarding Item 7 listed on the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee. Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider hat the balance of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee report, dated December 7 Carried. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES DECEMBER 7, 2020 Moved by Councillor P. Singh Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh That the balance of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee report, dated Carried. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NIL 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.a Anthem of Freedom Councillor D. Chapman gave notice that she will introduce the following motion for consideration this date to address the honouring of Black History Month. In response to questions, Councillor Chapman advised no public consultation has been completed to- date regarding playing the Many Roads to Freedom video at the first Council meeting. M. May, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, was in attendance to respond to questions from Council regarding what work has already been undertaken with the African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) community. M. May prefer not to formally report back to Council. M. May advised that staff would consult with the ACB community and report back to Council via email and implement the initiative in February 2021 if the ACB community is supportive of this initiative. It was suggested and agreed that the motion be amended to approve the action in principle pending consultation with the African, Caribbean and Black Community related to the Many Roads to Freedom hymn. Moved by Councillor D. Chapman Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh WHEREAS the House of Commons in December 1995 officially recognized February as Black History Month; WHEREAS Black History Month in Canada continues to play an essential role to educating and reminding Canadians that racism is not a matter just of the past; and, COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2020 - 151 - CITY OF KITCHENER WHEREAS few Canadians know that slavery once existed in Canada, or that many of the British Loyalists who came here after the American Revolution were Black; and, WHEREAS Black History Month is essential to maintaining and strengthening the Black community and reminds us that we have and will continue to overcome many tribulations as our fight for equality continues; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener continue to show its leadership in -racism, indigenous initiatives & social justice issues; and further, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as History Month in 2021, pending the result of the informal consultation with the African, Caribbean and Black community, that the City of Kitchener play the Many Roads to Freedom video at the first Council meeting in February to honour Black History Month, and, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that for future years, this idea be referred to the staff and committee members on the Communications committee of the Force on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to be considered as part of the annual calendar of events to be celebrated/commemorated by the City of Kitchener each year. Carried. 9.b. REQUEST TO WAIVE NOTICE CANNABIS RETAIL REGULATIONS Council was requested to waive notice and consider a Notice of Motion from Councillor S. Marsh related to cannabis retail stores. Moved by Councillor S. Marsh Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the requirement for Notice of Motion be waived to add the following matter to the Council agenda related to cannabis retail stores Carried by the required 2/3 of the Whole of Council. 9.b. NOTICE OF MOTION CANNABIS RETAIL REGULATIONS Moved by Councillor S. Marsh Seconded by Councillor M. Johnston WHEREAS the regulator for private cannabis retail in Ontario, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has the authority to license, regulate and enforce the sale of recreational cannabis in privately run stores in Ontario; and - direction to allow Cannabis Retail to occur in the City of Kitchener; and WHEREAS the AGCO criteria does not take into consideration radial distance separation from other Licensed Cannabis Stores when considering applications for new Licensed Cannabis Stores; and WHEREAS the City of Kitchener currently has two open retail locations and 12 active applications for Licensed Cannabis Stores, several within a three block radius; and WHEREAS Council considers it a matter of public interest to include a 500 metre distance separation from other Licensed Cannabis Stores, as excessive clustering and geographic concentration of cannabis retail outlets may encourage undesirable health outcomes, and over- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2020 - 152 - CITY OF KITCHENER concentration may cause undesirable impacts on the economic diversity of a retail streetscape including the distortion of lease rates, economic speculation, and the removal of opportunity for other commercial businesses; and WHEREAS cannabis retail is a new and unproven market, and no studies or precedent exists to determine the number or distribution of stores that can reasonably be supported by the local economy, and it is therefore prudent to establish the means by which the AGCO, with input from a municipality, can regulate over-concentration as the cannabis retail market evolves; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs the Mayor, on behalf of Council, to write the Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance of Ontario, and the Honourable Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario, requesting the Province modify the regulations governing the establishment of cannabis retail stores to consider over-concentration as an evaluation criteria, require a 500 metre distance separation between locations, and provide added weight to the comments of a municipality concerning matters in the public interest when considering the application of new stores; and BE IT RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and other municipalities in Ontario. Carried. 9.c. Regional Council Update - Nil 10. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - Michael May, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, was in attendance and responded to questions from Council regarding neighbourhood winter rinks, stating that, if the City is not able to find an adequate number of volunteers to maintain the rinks, staff will assist with winter maintenance. 11. BY-LAWS (FIRST READING) Council agreed to the request of Christine Tarling, City Clerk, to add three additional by-laws for three readings this date: Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA20/008/F/AP for 1250-1314 Fischer Hallman Road for WAM Fischer Hallman GP Inc, as outlined in Clause 1 of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee report; and, Clauses 1 and 2 of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee report related to a Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA19/006/F/BB for Principia Development Ltd. and Draft Plan of Subdivision, 30T-11205, and Official Plan Amendment Application OP20/003/F/JVW and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZC20/009/F/JVW for Max Becker Enterprises. Moved by Councillor M. Johnston Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: a. To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. b. To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon. c. To further amend By-law No. 2008-117, being a by-law to authorize certain on-street and off-street parking of vehicles for use by persons with a disability, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof. d. To further amend By-law No. 2019-113, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. e. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2020 - 153 - CITY OF KITCHENER f. To amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener WAM Fischer Hallman GP Inc. 1250-1314 Fischer Hallman Road. g. To amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener Principia Development Ltd. 250 Woolwich Street. h. To amend Zoning By-law No. 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law of the City of Kitchener Max Becker Enterprises (II) Limited 1255-1291 Fischer Hallman Road. Carried. 12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - On motion, Council resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole to consider its agenda and Chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic. ND A. BY-LAWS LISTED ON THE AGENDA 2 READING It was resolved: -laws considered by this Committee be taken as read a second time and be recommended for enactment." B. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Mayor B. Vrbanovic advised that in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 25.4.18 (Termination of Council Proceedings) the proceedings of Council on any day shall be terminated by 11:00 p.m., unless a motion of Council is passed by unanimous consent of the members present to extend for an additional hour. Moved by Councillor D. Schnider Seconded by Councillor S. Davey 11:00 p.m Carried Unanimously. 1. Tenders It was resolved: That Proposal P20-105 Professional Services for Doon Village Road Bridge Rehabilitation BRIDGE #1 and #2 (BRIDGE ID # 802 and # 803), be awarded to Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, a Division of Wood Canada Limited, Burlington, Ontario, at their proposed price of $202,203.10, including contingencies of $18,382.10, plus H.S.T. of $26,286.40, for a total of $228,489.50, provided a satisfactory contract is executed, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-20-072. Carried. 2. CAO-20-008 2020 Business Plan Year-End Progress Report and 2021 Business Plan Recommended Project List It was resolved: That the City of Kitchener 2021 Business Plan Project List outlined in Appendix B to Chief report CAO-20-008 be approved, subject to budget deliberations. Carried. 3. COR-20-020 Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal - Brown It was resolved: COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2020 - 154 - CITY OF KITCHENER That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by S. Brown, wherein the Committee affirms the Dangerous Dog Designation applied to -Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-20- 020. Carried. 4. COR-20-021 Execution of Agreement Renewals Waterloo Region Education and Public Network (WREPNet) It was resolved: That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the fourth renewal agreement, as a partner in the Waterloo Region Education and Public Network (WREPNet), with Rogers Communications Partnership for the provisioning and supply of a dark fibre network for a 5 year period beginning September 1st 2021 pending successful renegotiation by WREPNet partners; said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-20-021; and That the Manager, Procurement be authorized to execute a renewal agreement, as a partner in the Waterloo Region Education and Public Network (WREPNet), with Softchoice LP for the management and support of the WREPNet network, for a 5 year period beginning January 1st 2021; said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amending agreement to the WREPNet Joint Venture Agreement, with all Waterloo Region Education and Public Network (WREPNet) partners party to the Joint Venture Agreement; said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. Carried. 5. FIN-20-073 Cancellation, Refund, Reduction of Taxes It was resolved: That the applications to City Council for write-off, cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes totaling $130,331.06 as attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-20- 073, be approved, pursuant to Sections 354 and 357 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. Carried. 6. DSD-20-214 Housing for All City of Kitchener Housing Strategy Dealt with under Delegations. Carried. 7. DSD-20-216 Declaration of Surplus 1470 Block Line Road, being Block 4 Plan 58M- 520 and part of Part 5 58R-12916 It was resolved: -520 and part of Part 5, 58R-12916, to be more particularly described by Reference Plan to be obtained, be declared surplus, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-20- 216. Carried. 8. DSD-20-215 Request to Purchase Air Rights (Easement) over City-owned Land (Breithaupt Street) for an Overhead Enclosed Privately Owned Walkway It was resolved: COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2020 - 155 - CITY OF KITCHENER of the registered owner(s) of 20, 25, 30 and/or 51 Breithaupt Street (as necessary) for the granting of an approximate 103.94 sq metre air rights easement between 20 Breithaupt conditions, said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-20-215; and, That the portion of the Breithaupt Street road allowance, to be described on a stratified reference plan satisfactory to the City Solicitor, which is to be the subject of the above co to proceed with the required advertising, preparation and registration of the necessary By-law(s) for the closure of said portion of the road allowance; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation required to complete the transaction, said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City Carried. 9. Block 1, 58M656, City of Kitchener Right of First Refusal Property Owner 1869071 Ontario Limited Council considered a matter arising from an electronic in-camera meeting held earlier this date. It was resolved: That the Corporation of the City of Kitchener elects not to exercise its Right of First Refusal as set out in the Right of First Refusal Agreement, registered on title as Instrument No. 1267588, to acquire the property owned by 1869071 Ontario Limited, described as Block 1, 58M656 in the City of Kitchener and consents to the removal of said instrument from title at such time as the transaction which triggered this request is completed and verified by the City Solicitor; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documentation to release the Right of First Refusal Agreement registered as Instrument No. 1267588, said documentation to be satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Carried. 13. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE On motion, Council rose from the Committee of the Whole. 14. BY-LAWS (THIRD READING) - Moved by Councillor M. Johnston Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: a. To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. (By-law No. 2020-072) b. To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon. (By-law No. 2020-073) COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2020 - 157 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - DECEMBER 7, 2020 1. That the Mayor and Clerk sign the Collaborative Decision- attached to Community Services Department report CSD-20-006, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and, -OHT as outlined in Schedule -Making Agreement as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-20-006; and further, That the required KW4-OHT funding contribution of $25,000 per year to be allocated in 2020 and 2021, totaling $50,000, be approved. 2. That the proposed amendments to City of Kitchener Municipal Code Chapter 25 (Procedure), be approved, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-20-12 and Appendix 1; and further, That staff be directed to prepare a by-law to repeal and replace the City of Kitchener Municipal Code Chapter 25 (Procedure), to incorporate the proposed amendments, and to bring that by-law forward for consideration at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. 3. That Corporate Services Department report COR-20-019, regarding the Digital Kitchener Innovation Lab be received for information; and further, That staff from Economic Development report back to Council regarding future partnership opportunities with Communitech in Q1 2021. COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE - DECEMBER 7, 2020 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA20/008/F/AP for 1250-1314 Fischer Hallman Road for WAM Fischer Hallman GP Inc. for the purpose of changing the zoning by removing Holding Provisions 83H and 84H (both under By-law 85-1) from the lands specified in the attached - Development Services Department report DSD-20- 2. That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Strawberry Park Inc. intends to name private streets: located at 142 Rosemount Drive; and further, Legal Services be directed to proceed with the required advertising, preparation and registration of the necessary By- -20-180. 3. That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Hallman Construction Ltd. intends to name a private Creek Drive; and further, rected to proceed with the required advertising, preparation and registration of the necessary By- outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-20-202. 4. That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended for the removal of a current parking prohibition on the east (odd-numbered) side of Rothsay Avenue from Matthew Street to Smetana Drive, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-20-201. 5. That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to prohibit parking at any time on the north / west (even-numbered) side of Trillium Drive from a point 310 metres south of Mcbrine Drive to a point 130 metres east of Washburn Drive, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD- 20-204. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2020 - 158 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE 6. That a Protected Downtown Cycling Grid be installed that includes: Separated bike lanes on Joseph Street (Victoria Street to Queen Street), Ontario Street (Joseph Street to King Street), Cedar Street North (Church Street to Lancaster Street), Duke Street East (Cedar Street to Frederick Street), Duke Street West (Victoria Street to Water Street), Queen Street (Joseph Street to Church Street) and Water Street North (Joseph Street to Weber Street); Neighbourhood bikeways on Breithaupt Street (King Street to Margaret Avenue), Maynard Avenue (Margaret Avenue to Young Street), Chapel Street (East Avenue to Lancaster Street), Lancaster Street (Frederick Street to Weber Street), Church Street (Queen Street to Madison Avenue), Madison Avenue (Church Street to the Iron Horse Trail), Benton Street (Iron Horse Trail to Courtland Avenue), Water Street (Jubilee Drive to Joseph Street), David Street, Stirling Lane, Pandora Street (Stirling Lane to Duke Street), Waverly Road (Gage Avenue to Strange Street), and Duke Street West (Victoria Street to Wellington Road); and Boulevard multi-use trail on Margaret Avenue (Victoria Street to Queen Street) and Otto Street (Queen Street to Frederick Street); and, That Joseph Street (Ontario Street to Victoria Street) be converted to one-way westbound motor vehicle operation; and, That Ontario Street (Charles Street to King Street) be converted to one-way northbound motor vehicle operation; and, That Cedar Street (Weber Street to Church Street) be converted to one-way southbound motor vehicle operation; and, That Duke Street East (Frederick Street to Cedar Street) be converted to one-way eastbound motor vehicle operation; and, (Ontario Street to a point 35 m west of Queen Street) be converted to one-way eastbound motor vehicle operation and on- to a point 50 m east of Ontario Street); and, That all streets included in the Downtown Cycling Grid be set to a speed limit of 40 km/h; and, That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly, and further; That $1,000,000 of Federal Gas Tax funding be allocated to the Cycling Infrastructure capital account in 2021 to help fund the construction of the Protected Downtown Cycling Grid, as outlined in Development Services Department Report DSD-20-203. Dealt with under Delegations. Carried on a recorded vote. 7. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Golf Cart Path Cost Share Agreement, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with the Ministry of Transportation for the Province of Ontario, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-20-009; and further, ive of taxes be funded from Golf Enterprise capital funds. 8. That staff be directed, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-20-007, to develop an anti-idling by-law to regulate/enforce the behaviour within the City. 9. That user fees for sport groups renting recreational facilities be reduced by 28% while capacity limits are restricted to 10 people, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-20- 010. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2020 - 159 - CITY OF KITCHENER PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE DECEMBER 7, 2020 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA19/006/F/BB for Principia Development Ltd. requesting to change the zoning from Agriculture Zone (A-1) with Site Specific Regulation Provision 1R to Residential Three (R-3) and Residential Six (R-6) on the parcel of land specified - November 1, 2019, attached to Development Services Department report DSD-20-098 as That modifications to Draft Plan of Subdivision, 30T-11205, be approved, attached to Report DSD- 20- That in accordance with Planning Act Regulation 45 (1.3 & 1.4), applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/006/F/BB. 2. That Official Plan Amendment Application OP20/003/F/JVW for Max Becker Enterprises requesting a change to the Land Use Designations on Map 22e in the Rosenberg Secondary Plan be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report DSD-20- Waterloo for approval; and, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZC20/009/F/JVW for Max Becker Enterprises be - 20-(1.3 & 1.4) that applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZC20/009/F/JVW; and further, That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51 (44) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P 13 as amended, and Delegation By-law 2002-64, hereby modifies the conditions of draft approval for Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-09201, and as amended as outlined in the correspondence received at Council meeting this date, in the City of Kitchener, for Max Becker Enterprises as attached to Report DSD 20- Dealt with under Delegations. Carried as amended, on a recorded vote.